Santa Marta Weather in December

What's the weather like in Santa Marta (Magdalena) in December 2024?

The climate in Santa Marta during December can be summarized as hot, humid and dry.

December is in the winter in Santa Marta and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

Santa Marta weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.4°C 88.5°F
Nightly temperature 22°C 71.6°F
Average temperature 26.7°C 80.1°F
Daily sunshine 8 hrs
Avg rainfall 16 mm 0.6 ins
Rainy days 2 days
Sea temperature 27.3°C 81.1°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 13.3kph 8 mph

On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in Santa Marta with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Santa Marta

Santa Marta average temperature in December

December rainfall

Santa Marta average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Santa Marta average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Santa Marta in December 2024.

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Santa Marta weather stats

Santa Marta weather statistics
Hottest month: May 31.9°C 89.4°F
Driest month: February 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: January 8.7hrs
Coldest month: January 31.3°C 88.3°F
Wettest month: October 172mm 6.8ins
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